THE annual Celebration of Light took place once again at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Sunday evening attended by a number of Roses.
Organised by Recovery Haven Kerry, the evening was an opportunity for people to join together in hope and light in honour of those touched by and lost to cancer.
The evening was MC’d by Sean Lyons and featured a poignant performance from the Kerry Choral Union, as well as a selection of prayers and readings from a number of special guests.
Recovery Haven wished to thank everyone who came along to make it such a special evening, especially the Roses, Kerry Choral Union, Tralee Bay Wetlands, Margaret Kissane at the Lakeside Cafe and MC Sean Lyons. Scroll down for photos…
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.At the launch of this year’s Celebration of Light were Steve Cronly (Rose of Tralee), Breda Carmody (Recovery Haven), Mags Kissane (Lakeside Cafe), Iris Barry (Choral Union) Eucharia Breen (Choral Union) Lynn Ponshard (Choral Union) Kathleen Collins (Recovery Haven) Mary O Connor (Wetlands) Tina Cunningham (Recovery Haven).
THE tranquil setting of Tralee Bay Wetlands will once again provide the stunning backdrop for this year’s Celebration of Light Ceremony, organised annually by cancer support charity Recovery Haven Kerry.
This year’s event will take place on this Sunday, August 18, at 7pm and aims to unite those touched by cancer and remember those we have lost.
The evening will be MC’d by Sean Lyons and will feature a poignant performance from the Kerry Choral Union, as well as a selection of prayers and readings from a number of special guests.
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As in previous years, a number of this year’s Rose of Tralee contestants and escorts, as well as a number of former Roses of Tralee winners will attend.
The emotional lighting of candles and stones will also form part of the celebration – with the valued support of Banna Sea Rescue – with candles available to buy on the night.
The event is also being kindly supported by Mary O’Connor and her team at Tralee Bay Wetlands and Margaret Kissane of The Lakeside Café.
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“This is always such a very special event for Recovery Haven, and we would encourage those affected by cancer to come along and experience what is a very special feeling togetherness and solidarity with those around them,” said the charity’s PR & Marketing Officer, Marisa Reidy.
“The evening is a much-loved opportunity for people to join together in hope and light in honour of those touched by and lost to cancer.”
.Pictured at Farmleigh Estate were (l-r) NCCP Lead for Cancer Survivorship, Louise Mullen; Minister of State at the Department of Health, Colm Burke; Recovery Haven Kerry manager, Gemma Fort and Client Services Co-Ordinator, Siobhan MacSweeney with NCCP Clinical Lead for Psycho-Oncology Dr Helen Greally.
CANCER support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, has been recognised for its vital role in supporting cancer patients and their families at a national ceremony in Dublin.
The renowned cancer support house was one of 16 such centres across Ireland that were presented with plaques to acknowledge their full membership of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) Alliance – a group made up of voluntary and charity organisations delivering support services directly to cancer patients and their families.
An additional 10 associate member charities were also honoured, including Kerry Cancer Support Group.
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The Alliance advocates for, and supports, the development of integrated pathways between the cancer centres, acute hospitals, community cancer support services and primary care services.
All members’ development is in line with the values of Sláintecare, seeking to provide assurance to healthcare professionals that these organisations are working to an agreed standard as set out in Best Practice Guidance published by the NCCP.
Speaking after the ceremony, which was held at Dublin’s Farmleigh Estate, Recovery Haven Kerry Chairman, Tim McSwiney, explained that being compliant with the Best Practice Guidance for Community Cancer Support Centres is a true mark of quality.
“It offers us a yardstick to measure what we are doing against the standards required. As a result, healthcare professionals have more confidence in referring people to our services. We are very proud to be a member of the Alliance,” he said.
Recovery Haven Kerry was represented at the event by centre manager, Gemma Fort and Client Services Co-Ordinator, Siobhan MacSweeney and were presented with their plaque by NCCP Lead for Cancer Survivorship, Louise Mullen, Clinical Lead for Psycho-Oncology Dr Helen Greally, and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Colm Burke.
The event was also used as an opportunity to announce funding of €3m for the NCCP’s Alliance of Community Cancer Support Centres and Services through Budget 2024. The NCCP is currently in the process of distributing these funds which will directly and positively impact the delivery of services for patients and families nationally.
.At the presentation of the cheque for €8,705 at Recovery Haven on Monday were Gemma Forde and Marisa Reidy of Recovery Haven, John Paul O’Connor, Dermot Crowley of Recovery Haven, George Bastible and Lorna Galvin of Gallys (sponsor of event). Photo by Dermot Crean
TWO men who held a fundraising climb of Mount Brandon last month presented a cheque to Recovery Haven on Monday for €8,705.
John Paul O’Connor and George Bastible decided to hold the event over the May Bank Holiday Weekend to remember those who lost to cancer, those who are battling cancer at present and to recognise the work done at Recovery Haven to help people and their families going through tough times.
The lads thanked Marisa Reidy and Jacinta Bradley for their help in organising the event, Gallys Tralee who were a main sponsor and all who donated to the charity.
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Marisa Reidy, PR and Marketing Officer with Recovery Haven expressed their gratitude to the lads. “On behalf of everyone at Recovery Haven Kerry, we want to say a massive thank you to everyone who was part of our May Bank Holiday weekend event.”
“When John Paul and George came to us with the idea of organising this climb as a fundraiser, we never imagined the impact it would have on us – and how many fabulous, genuine, caring people we would meet along the way. It has been the ultimate pleasure!”
“To everyone who showed up; who climbed; who fundraised; who sponsored prizes and who supported us in any way at all – we are forever in your debt.”
.Tina Cunningham, Noreen Brick, Geraldine O’Grady, Caroline Foley and Pauline McGonagle at the appreciation afternoon for volunteers at Recovery Haven on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
RECOVERY Haven hosted a special event at their centre in Haigs Terrace on Sunday as an appreciation of the work done by volunteers for the organisation.
A number of volunteers, as well as family members of volunteers who have passed on, were present for refreshments with Recovery Haven Patron Don O’Neill also in attendance.
“It’s National Volunteering Week and we’re back in our new building after renovations so we’re acknowledging some of our volunteers who have passed on and welcoming our new volunteers who have joined us,” said Siobhan MacSweeney of Recovery Haven.
A tree was also planted on the grounds as a tribute to those volunteers who have passed on. It was a chance for Recovery Haven to give a nod to the past while looking forward to the future. Scroll down for photos…
Siobhan MacSweeney, Marisa Reidy, Don O’Neill, Jacinta Bradley and Pascal Guillermie at the appreciation afternoon for volunteers at Recovery Haven on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Packie Fahy, Noel Barrett, Dermot Brick, Mary Costello, John Healy, Noreen O’Flaghety and Tim McSwiney at the appreciation afternoon for volunteers at Recovery Haven on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanAnne Gannon, Marian Barnes, Sharon Villa, Margaret Casey, Beatrice McDonald and Anne Kelly at the appreciation afternoon for volunteers at Recovery Haven on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Anne Coffey, Tommy Kerins, Miranda Ahern, Breda Brouder, Liz Mannix and Maggie Kinsella at the appreciation afternoon for volunteers at Recovery Haven on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Looking forward to the Kerry Choral Union Spring Concert in aid of Recovery Haven were Jacinta Bradley, Recovery Haven, Elizabeth O’Halloran of Kerry Choral Union, Dermot Crowley of Recovery Haven and Hilla Jylhänkangas of Kerry Choral Union. Photo by Dermot Crean
KERRY Choral Union will host their much-anticipated Spring Concert at St Brendan’s Church, Tralee tonight (Sunday) at 7.30pm.
The wonderful concert of choral music will be conducted by Sharon Reidy and is being organised, once again, to raise vital funds for cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry.
As in previous years, concert goers can look forward to a stunning evening of songs from the choral union’s extensive repertoire.
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“We are honoured to once again team up with Kerry Choral Union for what promises to be another very speical evening of song,” said Recovery Haven Kerry marketing officer, Marisa Reidy.
“This concert has always been a hugely popular event on our fundraising calendar and we cannot wait for the night”.
.Looking forward to the Kerry Choral Union Spring Concert in aid of Recovery Haven were Jacinta Bradley, Recovery Haven, Elizabeth O’Halloran of Kerry Choral Union, Dermot Crowley of Recovery Haven and Hilla Jylhänkangas of Kerry Choral Union. Photo by Dermot Crean
KERRY Choral Union will host their much-anticipated Spring Concert at St Brendan’s Church, Tralee on Sunday, April 21 at 7.30pm.
The wonderful concert of choral music will be conducted by Sharon Reidy and is being organised, once again, to raise vital funds for cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry.
As in previous years, concert goers can look forward to a stunning evening of songs from the choral union’s extensive repertoire.
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“We are honoured to once again team up with Kerry Choral Union for what promises to be another very speical evening of song,” said Recovery Haven Kerry marketing officer, Marisa Reidy.
“This concert has always been a hugely popular event on our fundraising calendar and we cannot wait for the night”.
Tickets for the event are priced at €10 and are currently on sale from Recovery Haven’s Tralee base at 5 Haig’s Terrace or from Kerry Choral Union members.
KERRY GAA stars Diarmuid O’Connor and Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh traded their football boots for bicycles on Wednesday afternoon as they helped local cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, kickstart their recruitment campaign for this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle (ROKCC).
Recovery Haven has been chosen as a Tier Two beneficiary of the renowned charity cycle which takes place on July 5 and are now calling on the public to sign up on their behalf.
The charity was thrilled to accept an invitation from Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa owners to use their beautiful location as the backdrop to launch their recruitment drive, with ROKCC PRO Cathal Walshe and GAA stars Diarmuid and Louise taking time out of their busy schedules to lend their support.
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Recovery Haven PR & Marketing officer, Marisa Reidy, said that while several people have already signed up to cycle for the charity since registration opened, they really want to spread the word about the charity’s involvement again this year and explain just how much people’ s support means to their service users.
“We are so thrilled that people have already signed up to cycle for Recovery Haven – but it’s really wonderful to see Diarmuid, Louise and Cathal here with us to help us spread the word even further,” she said.
“The main aim of this campaign is to show people that when they sign up to cycle for Recovery Haven, all their fundraising efforts will come directly to us, allowing us to continue to offer free supports to those dealing with cancer.
“The feedback from clients is truly touching and quite emotional – from people saying that Recovery Haven was their light at the end of a very dark tunnel; that we helped them to develop a resilience they never imagined; to someone who described Recovery Haven as their lifeline when they were sinking.
“This is so wonderful to hear, so what we want to stress is that those signing up for the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle in aid of Recovery Haven are contributing directly to that. It’s our amazing supporters who allow us to make that difference and that is what makes this event so, so special.”
For those interested in signing up for this year’s cycle in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry, all you have to do so is:
Log onto https://www.ringofkerrycycle.ie choose ‘Register Now’, click ‘Register for Ring of Kerry Charity Fund’, choose Recovery Haven Kerry from the drop down menu.
And this year, everyone who registers to cycle for Recovery Haven can also set up their own idonate page to raise even more funds for the charity.
.Miranda Ahern, Dermot Crowley of Recovery Haven, Caroline Foley and Cathal Walsh of Recovery Haven at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
WITH many hundreds of ladies gathering for the Recovery Haven Kerry’s Designer Fashion Showcase at the INEC last night, it was sure to be a stylish event.
Over 1,200 tickets were sold before prior to the night so while it was already guaranteed to be a fundraising success, it was a bonus that everyone had such a fantastic time to boot.
While the designs of famed Kerry designers Colin Horgan and Don O’Neill were on display, there was no shortage of style off the stage too. We brought you some of that style earlier (click here if you missed it) and here’s the second part of our coverage. Scroll down for photos…
Becky Murphy, Katie Lawlor, fashion designer Colin Horgan and Mark Byrne at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Marisa Reidy of Recovery Haven with Best Dressed Judge Helen Murphy and Event Producer Norma O’Donoghue at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJill Hannon and Margaret Kissane at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPhil Reale, Mary Dillane and Kathleen Griffin at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Nora O’Sullivan Looney, Aoife Looney and Mary O’Sullivan Pocott at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAoife O’Toole and Nastasia O’Connor at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanDoireann Dwyer, Róisín Kivlehan and Niamh Dwyer at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Saoirse Donegan, Doreen O’Connell and Noelle O’Brien at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMarisa Reidy, Phil Stack, host Mary Kennedy and Siobhan McSweeney of Recovery Haven at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanKate Donnelan, Desiree Crowley, Miriam Lyne and Norita Earley at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jean Leahy, Stacey O’Leary, Mary Woulfe and Tasha O’Connor at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanToni Pierce and Carole Dooley at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanCatherine Kirby, Annette Corridon, Veronica Corridon and Belinda Kirby at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Breda Costello and Kathleen Coffey at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSiobhan Shanahan, Nuala Johnston and Gina Foley at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMarc Brege, Marian Cantillon, Fiona Griffin, Miriam Owens, Valentina, Sharon Lewis and Eleanor Feeney at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanCatherine O’Sullivan, Sharon O’Shea and Nicola Egan at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanRuth Adams, Jimmy Adams and Patricia Adams at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanThe INEC filling up for the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Funding from the National Lottery in 2023 allowed Recovery Haven Kerry to continue offering free hydrotherapy classes for its clients.
HYDROTHERAPY classes are providing cancer patients in Kerry and surrounding counties with an outlet to help them claim back a fun and active life.
Recovery Haven Kerry offers a safe place for cancer patients, their families and carers to access free emotional and psychological support and information through phone support, counselling, complementary therapies, courses, classes and online group activities.
Following funding from the National Lottery in 2023, it was able to continue offering free hydrotherapy classes for its clients. The classes focus on gentle exercises to improve fitness, mobility and mental health as well as provide pain relief.
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“We were already providing a lot of free classes – such as yoga and Pilates – and were interested in branching out into other therapies,” says Marisa Reidy of Recovery Haven Kerry.
“We approached Kerry Sports Academy (at the Munster Technological University) about it and they loved the idea. The National Lottery funding in 2023 allowed us to provide five eight-week slots and it was a huge success. As soon as we launched it, people jumped at the chance to do it and some of the feedback has been incredible.”
Adults of all ages on their cancer journey participated in the classes. One said it gave him “the confidence to get back to a more normal, active life”.
Another said it was the best part of her week. “It put me in an amazing mental state. It was the best part of my week – the fun, the exercises, the friendship and the feeling of normality.”
The centre is continuing with the hydrotherapy classes and between 12 – 14 people are benefiting from them each week.
Recovery Haven Kerry also received Good Causes funding in 2019 and the centre was also a regional winner at the National Lottery Good Causes Awards in 2022.
In 2019 additional funding was used to provide 100 free one-to-one counselling for adults and young people at the centre during 2020.
These sessions were vital at a time when the country faced rigid Covid19 restrictions which impacted hugely on vulnerable cancer patients and their families leading to an increase in demand for counselling.
.Host Mary Kennedy with famed fashion designers Don O’Neill and Colin Horgan at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
ST Brigid’s Day saw a wonderful celebration of fashion for a great cause as hundreds of ladies from all over the county converged on the INEC last night. Two of Kerry’s most renowned fashion designers, Don O’Neill and Colin Horgan, took centre stage at Recovery Haven Kerry’s Designer Fashion Showcase which was a tremendous success with around 1,200 tickets sold prior to the event.
Ladies enjoyed a drinks reception before being seated and entertained by the O’Neill Sisters who opened the show.
This was followed by a spectacular display of fashion with Ardfert’s Colin Horgan showcasing a number of pieces from his expansive collection, while Ballyheigue designer Don O’Neill selected few pieces from his fashion archive for the stage.
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The event was MC’d by RTE broadcaster, Mary Kennedy, who also facilitated a Q&A session with both designers.
Event producer Norma O’Donoghue secured some of the country’s top designers and local boutiques to feature, including Catriona Hanley, Marion Murphy Cooney, Tina Griffin, Frances Fogarty, Cathy Troth, Carol Kennelly, MacBees, Scarlet, the Strand House and Jasmine.
Renowned social media influencer Helen Murphy, aka daily_divadiary, had the task of choosing the best dressed lady with a fantastic prize package worth hundreds of euro up for grabs for the winner.
With a bumper raffle and an after-party at the Gleneagle’s Backstage Bar it was a hugely enjoyable night raising thousands for a fantastic cause. Scroll down for photos…
Vera Sugrue and Gillian Wharton Slattery at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanClaire O’Brien and Catherine O’Brien at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Carmel Leen at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanVaiva Bilyaitete, Gillian Heffernan and Gabby Zibiete at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Nora O’Connor and Mary Riordan at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanDeirdre O’Flynn, Geraldine O’Dwyer, Catriona Clifford and Mary Stack Courtney at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanGeraldine Breen, Eileen Breen and Anne Marie Breen at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sheila Brosnan and Helena Brosnan at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMary Kirwan and Sheila Kearney at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAine McSweeney, Caroline Foley, Teasy McCrohan, Martha Leane and Siobhan Colbert at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Loretta Cremin, Kay Myers and Annette O’Doherty at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJulianne Spring Heavey and Alacoque Daly at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSheila Martin and Catherine O’Brien at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMary O’Sullivan and Trisha O’Sullivan at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSophie Walsh, Margaret Walsh, Fiona Higgins and Gemma Higgins at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanKataryna and Olena at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMarie Kehoe and Kim Kelliher at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanKay Moynihan, Aoibhínn Hamill and Teresa McGrane at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJulie Gaffey and Margaret O’Brien at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJoanne Barry, Maeve Barry, Phil Barry and Juliette Griffin at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanOrla Brosnan, Nicola Lynch and Siobhan O’Brien at the Designer Fashion Showcase in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry at the INEC on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE’S just one day to go until a fabulous fashion event, led by two of Kerry’s most renowned fashion designers, which will kick off St Brigid’s Day celebrations.
Being billed as the fashion highlight of 2024 in Kerry, Don O’Neill and Colin Horgan will take centre stage at Killarney’s INEC Arena for Recovery Haven Kerry’s Designer Fashion Showcase this Thursday evening.
Colin Horgan will be the star attraction of the event, showcasing a number of pieces from his expansive collection, while beloved Ballyheigue designer Don O’Neill – the charity’s newly appointed Patron – will showcase a select few pieces from his fashion archive.
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The event will be MC’d by RTE broadcaster, Mary Kennedy, who will also facilitate an exclusive Q&A session with both designers, while event producer, Norma O’Donoghue, has also secured some of the country’s top designers and local boutiques to feature, including Catriona Hanley, Marion Murphy Cooney, Tina Griffin, Frances Fogarty, Cathy Troth, Carol Kennelly, MacBees, Scarlet, the Strand House and Jasmine.
Renowned social media influencer Helen Murphy, aka daily_divadiary, will be a special guest and has been given the unenviable task of choosing the best dressed lady – with a fantastic prize package worth hundreds of euro up for grabs for the winner.
Kicking off with a Prosecco and wine reception at 7pm, other highlights will include special guest entertainment from the stunning O’Neill sisters; a bumper raffle and an after-party at the Gleneagle’s Backstage Bar.
And for those wishing to attend as a group, a selection of group discount offers are available, by contacting Recovery Haven directly.
Management at The Gleneagle Hotel, meanwhile, are offering a discounted overnight package for the event, priced at €125 per room B&B (quote Recovery Haven).
A STUNNING fashion event, led by two of Kerry’s most renowned fashion designers, is set to kick off St Brigid’s Day celebrations in the Kingdom on Thursday, February 1.
Being billed as the fashion highlight of 2024 in Kerry, Don O’Neill and Colin Horgan will take centre stage at Killarney’s INEC Arena for Recovery Haven Kerry’s Designer Fashion Showcase.
Colin Horgan will be the star attraction of the event, showcasing a number of pieces from his expansive collection, while beloved Ballyheigue designer Don O’Neill – the charity’s newly appointed Patron – will showcase a select few pieces from his fashion archive.
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Don explained that hosting the event taking on the auspicious 1500th anniversary of St Brigid’s Day is a wonderful way to celebrate this extraordinary saint and all she achieved during her remarkable lifetime.
“Brigid is a role model for the ages, inspiring us with her compassion, her hospitality, her generosity, her skills as a healer and a teacher, her wisdom, her respect for our life giving planet and living in harmony with mother nature – a peacemaker and diplomat, a model of equality recognizing and treating women and men as equals, as she inspired generations to emulate her and follow in her footsteps,” Don said.
“It is with this spirit of empowerment and community we will endeavour to empower each other at the INEC on February 1st, as we celebrate St. Brigid with inspiring song, fashion and conversation, as we raise much need funds for Recovery Haven Kerry. Colin and I have dedicated our careers to empowering women through our designs and are thrilled to be part of this event.”
The event will be MC’d by RTE broadcaster, Mary Kennedy, who will also facilitate an exclusive Q&A session with both designers, while event producer, Norma O’Donoghue, has also secured some of the country’s top designers and local boutiques to feature, including Catriona Hanley, Marion Murphy Cooney, Tina Griffin, Frances Fogarty, Cathy Troth, Carol Kennelly, MacBees, Scarlet, the Strand House and Jasmine.
Renowned social media influencer Helen Murphy, aka daily_divadiary, will be a special guest and has been given the unenviable task of choosing the best dressed lady – with a fantastic prize package worth hundreds of euro up for grabs for the winner.
Kicking off with a Prosecco and wine reception at 7pm, other highlights will include special guest entertainment from the stunning O’Neill sisters; a bumper raffle and an after-party at the Gleneagle’s Backstage Bar.
And for those wishing to attend as a group, a selection of group discount offers are available, by contacting Recovery Haven directly.
Management at The Gleneagle Hotel, meanwhile, are offering a discounted overnight package for the event, priced at €125 per room B&B (quote Recovery Haven).
.Tom O’Sullivan (seated centre) from the Kerry Association New York presents a cheque for $12,000 to Recovery Haven on Wednesday. Included are, front from left; Tim McSwiney and Gemma Fort. Back from left; Dermot Crowley, Michael Moynihan, Kathleen Collins and Marisa Reidy. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Kerry Association of New York has announced €25,000 for three Kerry charities, proceeds from its recent annual golf fundraisers.
A representative from the Association was at Recovery Haven Kerry on Wednesday to present a cheque for $12,000.
The association of New York based Kerry and Kerry-New York Irish Americans had recently relaunched its golf outings in New York City for the first me since the pandemic in 2021 and has held several successful annual events since.
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The amounts raised included: $12,000 for Recovery Haven Kerry; $9,500 for Aware Mental Health’s outreach programmes in Kerry; $2,000 for Comfort for Chemo Kerry and $2,500 for the Sullivan Bridgeman Hardship Fund (administered by the Kerry Association).
The Kerry Association NY also announced that over the last 10 years over $400,000 has been donated to external charities and worthy causes in addition to other dedicated fundraisers including $120,000 for the Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence.
Treasurer Tom O’Sullivan from Kilgarvan said; “I’m delighted to be back in Kerry on behalf of the association meeting with some of our beneficiaries from this year’s fundraisers and to announce over €25,000 from our last three fundraisers.
“The focus of the Kerry Association is keeping Kerry people together and our focus has always been on benefitting those from Kerry, back in Kerry and representing the county abroad. It’s another great reason for people to join the Kerry Association in addition to our exciting events and networking events in New York City”.
The Kerry Association New York is a social welfare organisation that has the aim for Keeping Kerry People Together.
From its cultural centre, the Kerry Hall at McLean Avenue in New York, it hosts numerous meetings, social events, dancing, card games, events for the elderly as well as networking and other social events in Manhattan in New York City.
The 2024 Annual Dinner Dance is talking place on Friday 22nd March 2024 – more information on on how to get in touch with the Association is available online at www.nykerry.org
.A Designer Fashion Showcase event will take place in the Gleneagle INEC Arena on February 1st 2024. Model Aine O’Doherty, wearing one of Colin Horgans creations. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
CANCER support charity Recovery Haven Kerry has announced details of its Designer Fashion Showcase event taking place in the Gleneagle INEC Arena on February 1, 2024.
The date – St Brigid’s Day – is particularly poignant for those involved, with the show set to incorporate the Irish saint and mark her 1,500th anniversary.
Renowned fashion designer Colin Horgan will be the star attraction of the event, showcasing a number of pieces from his new collection, while Ballyheigue designer Don O’Neill – the charity’s newly appointed Patron – will showcase a select few pieces from his fashion archive.
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The event will be MC’d by legendary RTE broadcaster, Mary Kennedy, who will also facilitate an exclusive Q&A session with both designers, who will chat about their amazing careers where they have dressed some of the world’s most famous faces.
Event producer, Norma O’Donoghue, has also secured some of the country’s top designers to feature in the event, while some of Kerry’s leading boutiques will also be showcasing their SS2024 collections on the night.
Renowned Fashion Designer Don O’Neill, newly appointed Recovery Haven Ambassador, is looking forward to the event. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Renowned social media influencer Helen Murphy, aka daily_divadiary, will be a special guest on the evening and has been given the unenviable task of choosing the best dressed lady– with a fantastic prize package worth hundreds of euro up for grabs for the winner.
Kicking off with a Prosecco and wine reception at 7pm, other highlights of the evening will include special guest entertainment before and during the show – including the stunning O’Neill sisters – a bumper raffle with more great prizes on offer and an after-party at the Gleneagle’s Backstage Bar.
And for those wishing to attend as a group, a selection of group discount offers are available, by contacting Recovery Haven directly. Management at The Gleneagle Hotel, meanwhile, are offering a discounted overnight package for the event, priced at €125 per room B&B (quote Recovery Haven).
.Professor Ristéard O’Laoide National Director National Cancer Control Programme, Noreen O’Flaherty (Programme Facilitator Recovey Haven), Dr. Dominika Lisiecka (MTU), Minister for Education Norma Foley, Chairperson of Recovery Haven Tim McSwiney, Orla Keenan (Programme Participant), Siobhan McSweeney, Client Service Co-ordinator at Recovery Haven and Louise Mullen (NCCP) at the launch of the findings of the project at Recovery Haven on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
RECOVERY Haven Kerry and Munster Technological University have launched the findings of their collaborative research project which was aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of Recovery Haven’s Building Better Caregivers (BBC) Self- Management Programme for carers of those with cancer in Ireland.
This programme was developed by Stanford University and in 2020, recognizing the isolation and distress of carers due to the Pandemic, Recovery Haven Kerry set about adapting it for use specifically with family members of those with cancer in Ireland.
It offers support and practical advice to those dealing with a cancer diagnosis of a loved one, family member or friend.
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It covers topics such as communication skills; staying well and getting a good night’s sleep; tools for managing fatigue; dealing with challenging emotions and behaviour and getting help and action planning. The programme is delivered online over a six -week period.
The purpose of the research was to evaluate how effective BBC is and if any changes were required to customise it for use in Ireland.
At the launch of the findings of the project at Recovery Haven on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
The MTU Research Team comprised of Dr. Gerardina Hartnett, Dr. Michael Hall, Dr. Dominika Lisiecka and Ciara O’Sullivan worked with Siobhán McSweeney and Noreen O’Flaherty from Recovery Haven to carry out the research which was funded by the National Cancer Control programme.
The research findings concluded that the BBC is very helpful and relevant in an Irish setting.
It provides an opportunity for participants to meet other people in a similar caring role, which was seen as very important in terms of support and feeling less alone.
Participants had greater awareness of what they could do for themselves to help them in their caring role.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Tim McSwiney Chairperson Recovery Haven Kerry, thanked the NCCP for its’ support of the research and the MTU for undertaking it.
He spoke about the importance of caring for those who care for others- when a cancer diagnosis is given, it affects not only the individual themselves but also their family.
The event took place with the Minister for Education Norma Foley TD in attendance, along with Professor Ristéard O’Laoide and Louise Mullen from the National Cancer Control Programme, Chief Officer of the HSE Cork Kerry Community Healthcare Tess O’Donovan, Michael Moriarty, General Manager, Primary Care Manager in Kerry, the MTU Research Team, Marian Barnes, Honorary President of Recovery Haven and Ms. Orla Keenan, participant as well as Board members and staff of Recovery Haven.
Recovery Haven Kerry will be providing the Building Better Caregivers Programme online again in the New Year. For further information please contact reception@recoveryhavenkerry.com or ring 066 7192122.
.Dermot Crowley of Recovery Haven (second from left) accepts a cheque from Aspen Grove staff, from left; Ed O’Regan, Manjit Gil, Mike McAuliffe, Maeve Townsend and Derek Maye. Photo by Dermot Crean
A LOCAL company has raised funds for a worthy charity while staff also got some exercise in last month.
Staff at Aspen Grove took part in ‘Steptember’ and raised €1,400 which was presented to the charity on Friday.
Head of Corporate Affairs at Aspen Grove, Maeve Townsend, explained how they raised the funds. “Staff were invited to take part in ‘Steptember’ so we logged our steps every day and for everyone who achieved over 200,000 steps for the month (or 7,000 per day) we donated €50 per person.
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“While we did the challenge two years ago, this is the first time we took on the challenge for a charity. To get more people involved we decided to do it for a great cause and the staff themselves voted to do it for Recovery Haven. The charity resonates with everyone here,” said Ms Townsend.
Dermot Crowley of Recovery Haven was present at the business on the Castlemaine Road and expressed his thanks to Aspen Grove for the generous donation.
.Renowned fashion designer & Ballyheigue native, Don O’Neill, visited Recovery Haven Kerry with his husband Pascal Guillermie last week to officially accept his role as Patron of cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry. Pictured from left are; Marisa Reidy (Recovery Haven), Pascal Guillermie & Don O’Neill with Dermot Crowley, Siobhan MacSweeney, Jacinta Bradley and Gemma Fort (Recovery Haven).
JUST weeks after making the permanent move home to Kerry after decades in New York City, internationally renowned fashion designer, Don O’Neill, has joined the team at Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House as the charity’s new Patron.
The Ballyheigue native has chosen to lend his support to the charity having been hugely impressed with the vital support services offered to cancer patients and their families across Kerry, north Cork and west Limerick.
Renowned for his selfless support of local and national charities, Don says he is humbled to accept the role at Recovery Haven – a charity which is very close to his heart and for which he has hosted fundraising events in the past.
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“It is a great honour to become a Patron of Recovery Haven Kerry. I was truly humbled to have been approached for the position before we left New York, which I wholeheartedly accepted,” Don said.
“Recovery Haven Kerry is a charity with which Pascal and I have great love for and deep ties to. I am so proud to now be officially affiliated with this extraordinary team and support their mission to provide complementary care to the people of Kerry who are currently battling cancer, as well as those in recovery, and their families and carers, in the form of much needed psychological, emotional, educational and practical support. I eagerly look forward to helping Recovery Haven Kerry achieve their goals and shining a bright spotlight on this remarkable charity.”
Chairperson of Recovery Haven Kerry, Tim McSwiney, said that all involved at the charity are truly honoured that Don accepted the invitation to become a Patron- joining fellow Patron, Dick Spring, Ambassador, Dara Ó Cinnéide, and Honorary President, Marian Barnes in a key supportive role.
“Don has always been a huge supporter of Recovery Haven and given the distinguished career he has had, and the incredible contribution he has made, both here and around the world, we are truly honoured that he has agreed to take up the role of Patron and to lend his name and incredible influence to help promote our work,” Tim said.
.Gallys staff presented a cheque for €1,760 to representatives from Recovery Haven last Friday.
GALLYS staff were thrilled by the huge response to their Rugby World Cup BBQ on the evening of the Ireland v. South Africa pool match back on September 23.
With all takings going direct to Recovery Haven, a fantastic €1,760 was raised. The popular bar and restaurant offered a BBQ , spot prizes and a great atmosphere for the big game and the respected local charity Recovery Haven appreciates Gally’s continued support.
Francis Galvin, of the Galvin Family, owners of Gally’s Bar & Restaurant said, ‘’Once again the people of Tralee and Kerry came out to support the amazing services of Recovery Haven. A true testament to the wonderful community spirit we have in Tralee and North Kerry. It was a great game with Ireland the worthy winners.”
.Caoimhe Madden (front centre) presents a cheque for €805 to Recovery Haven on Tuesday. Also included are Kathleen Collins, Una Sheehy, Helen Madden and John Healy. Photo by Dermot Crean
A YOUNG local girl showed her generosity by helping out two great organisations with a fundraiser earlier in the summer.
Caoimhe Madden, a fifth class pupil in Scoil Eoin, decided she wanted to help out Recovery Haven after her mom, Helen, used the services there about six years ago.
The 10 year old, from The Spa, grew hair long over a period of time and she cut off the locks in June which she donated to the Little Princesses Trust.
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She also fundraised at the same time, raising over €800 for Recovery Haven during the summer, which was presented at their Killerisk centre on Tuesday.
All at Recovery Haven said they were delighted that Caoimhe made the effort and thanked her for the donation.
.Manager of AIB Tralee Stephen Stack at the presentation with Recovery Haven staff and volunteers.
CANCER support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, has been named as one of 70 charities across Ireland to receive funding as part of the 2023 AIB Community €1 Million Fund
The charity – which offers free emotional and psychological supports to those affected by cancer – is to receive a total of €31,500 in funding, having won both the public vote and the AIB employee vote of the competition, from a massive 16,000 entries nationwide.
The funding received will be put towards the completion of the Recovery Haven Kerry’s premises in Tralee which is due to open in the coming week and the provision of supports for children and families impacted by cancer.
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Earlier this year, AIB asked its customers, the wider public, and colleagues to nominate charities that connect with causes that matter most to them and their communities. Over 16,000 nominations were received highlighting the immediate support needed for charities across Ireland.
Following the inaugural launch in 2022, the AIB Community €1 Million Fund has already donated to over 70 national and local charities including Dogs for the Disabled, Irish Cancer Society, Aoibheann’s Pink Tie and Dyslexia Association of Ireland.
Speaking about receipt of the award, Recovery Haven manager, Gemma Fort, said: “We are so happy to receive this donation, from the AIB Community €1 Million Fund, which will be vital for us to continue the services that we provide to our community. During these challenging times, we need support now more than ever, and we have seen first-hand the difference this funding has had on organisations who received support last year.
“The fact that both the public and AIB employees nominated us makes it particularly special because it means that the work we are doing in the community is being recognised, and we are making a difference. I want to thank everyone who voted for us and everyone who is involved in Recovery Haven, as well as AIB both locally and nationally. I’d like to particularly acknowledge the support of Stephen Stack AIB Manager locally.”
Speaking about the Fund, AIB Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Mary Whitelaw said: “Along with our core community partners and programmes the AIB Community €1 Million Fund enables us to further deepen our contribution to society. The nominations were made by our colleagues, customers and the public based on the causes and charities they connect with and that matter most to them. Our hope is that this funding will help make a real difference to the most vulnerable in our communities, and to those who are working tirelessly for their benefit.’’
.Ultan Dillane was in town last month to help launch the upcoming World Cup BBQ fundraiser, pictured with Lorna Galvin of Gallys, Kathleen Collins of Recovery Haven, Dale Healy, Francis Galvin and Vicky Egan of Gallys and Gemma Fort of Recovery Haven. Photo by Dermot Crean
SAVE the date for a fantastic evening of great food entertainment and cheering on the boys in green as Gally’s Bar and Restaurant will host Rugby World Cup BBQ for Recovery Haven Kerry on September 23.
Ireland will take on South Africa in their Rugby World Cup group match on September 23, and to mark the occasion, the famed hostelry on the Castlemaine Road will host a very special evening in Ena’s to raise funds for the charity.
For just €25, guests will not only get to watch the game on multiple screens in Ena’s, but will also enjoy a pre-match BBQ, pizza at half-time, some super spot prizes and live music after the final whistle.
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“Bring your friends, your family, your teammates, your neighbours. This is one that nobody will want to miss,” said Francis Galvin of Gally’s Bar & Restaurant.
“The people of Kerry have always been generous sponsors of this local cancer support charity and will snap up the opportunity to support it, combined with a cracking game of rugby. So don’t delay, get your tickets before they sell out.”
Recovery Haven Kerry’s PR & Marketing officer, Marisa Reidy, also believes the event is going to be a sell-out, given the huge interest in the Rugby World Cup and the massive fan base the Irish team has in Tralee and Kerry.
“We are absolutely delighted that the team at Gally’s have come behind us yet again and we know that they are pulling out all the stops to make this a really fun night to remember,” Marisa said.
“There is a great buzz about Ireland’s chances in this year’s World Cup, and we all know that the South Africa clash will be massive. So, what better way to enjoy it than with a great night out at Gally’s and supporting our charity at the same time. We’d also like to say a huge thanks to our very own rugby star, Ultan Dillane, who took time out of a recent trip home to help us launch the event.”
The fun kicks off at 6pm on September 23rd and tickets can be purchased from Gally’s or Recovery Haven now.
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.At the launch of this year’s Celebration of Light were Marisa Reidy, Tina Cunningham, Jacinta Bradley, Margaret Kissane, Mary O’Connor, Dermot Crowley, Suzan O’Gara, Hilla, Elizabeth O’Halloran, Marie O’Dell, Marian Barnes and Margaret McGrath. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE tranquil setting of Tralee Bay Wetlands will once again provide the stunning backdrop for this year’s Celebration of Light Ceremony, organised annually by cancer support charity Recovery Haven Kerry.
Run in association with the Rose of Tralee Festival, this year’s event will take place on Sunday at 7pm and aims to unite those touched by cancer and remember those we have lost.
The evening will be MC’d by Sean Lyons and will feature a poignant performance from the Kerry Choral Union, as well as a selection of prayers and readings from a number of special guests, including the reigning Rose of Tralee, Rachel Duffy.
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Also in attendance will be a number of this year’s Rose of Tralee contestants and escorts, as well as a number of former Roses of Tralee winners.
The emotional release of candles and stones will also form part of the celebration – with the valued support of Banna Sea Rescue – with candles available to buy on the night.
The event is also being kindly supported by Mary O’Connor and her team at Tralee Bay Wetlands and Margaret Kissane of The Lakeside Café.
“This is always such a very special event for Recovery Haven, and we would encourage those affected by cancer to come along and experience what is a very special feeling togetherness and solidarity with those around them,” said the charity’s PR & Marketing Officer, Marisa Reidy.
“The evening is a much-loved opportunity for people to join together in hope and light in honour of those touched by and lost to cancer.”
.Looking forward to the ‘Ballyroe Goes Retro’ gig at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on August 26 were, in front; Aaron Stacks and Terence Crean (promoter). At back; Laura Lee Curtin, Sinead Duffy, Molly Kate Brosnan and Philip Lynch of Cara Credit Union. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE countdown is on to what should be a great night out for music fans when ‘Ballyroe Goes Retro’ on Saturday, August 26.
Taking place at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, the fundraising concert in aid of Recovery Haven will be headlined by local band Phil N The Blanks featuring Mike Leahy, Damian Greer, Wesley Hanbidge and well known singer Caitriona O’Sullivan.
Kicking off from 6pm, it will also feature Sunset Soul with Molly Kate Brosnan and DJ Donal playing all the retro classics.
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Promoter Terence Crean is encouraging everyone to dress up for the occasion, whether it’s 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, noughties or any other style or character you like, which should make for a colourful night out with fantastic music.
Proceeds from the show, which is sponsored by Cara Credit Union and Medical 4 U, will go towards Recovery Haven Kerry and tickets (€35) can be bought from Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Group tickets can be purchased from Terence Crean on 0857348836.
.Some of the ladies taking part in the Dip In the Nip at Derrymore Beach, Camp, last September. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
FOR the third year in a row, the ‘Dip in the Nip Kerry’ is returning to a local beach this September with funds raised going towards Recovery Haven, and The Kerry Cancer Support Group.
Last year over 180 lovely ladies shed their clothes and went for a swim in aid of the chosen charities. The location for the Dip in the Nip is a closely guarded secret with participants only finding out a day a two before, but it will be near Tralee.
Organised by Wild Water Adventures, there is a completely female support crew, from guards, lifeguards, and marshals who will give their time and skill set so generously at the beach on the morning of Saturday, September 9.
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Breda from the Kerry Cancer Support Group said; “We are really looking forward to what will be a unique and personal event. I want to thank Michaela, John, and their volunteers for their hard work in organising the event and I hope that the ladies of Kerry and beyond come along and join us on the 9th.”
Marisa from Recovery Haven Kerry says, “Having seen the success of last two year’s events and the pure emotion and sense of solidarity experienced by all the women who took part, we are thrilled and honoured to once again be involved in such a wonderful event. We would encourage all women to give it a go, because it is something very special and something they will not regret. As the phrase goes: ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway.”
This fundraising event is open to all women (18+) – especially those who have experienced cancer themselves, those who are supporting a friend or family member on their cancer journey or those who want to remember and honour a loved one who they lost to the disease.
Registration, priced at €40 (+ booking fee), is now open through Eventbrite (click here) and everyone who signs up will receive a medal to mark their participation and will be automatically entered into a draw for some great prizes.
Pre-registration is vital, however, as entries cannot be processed on the morning of the event. Be sure to bring tea/coffee and cake and stay around for a chat after where there will be spot prizes for ticket holders up for grabs!
.Ciara Griffin (left) with Jacinta Bradley and Marisa Reidy of Recovery Haven at the Wetlands climbing wall. Ciara will abseil down Thomond Park in aid of the charity on Saturday, August 26. Photo by Dermot Crean
REGISTRATION is still open for a big fundraiser in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry later this month.
People are invited to join Munster and Ireland rugby legend, Ciara Griffin, and many more recruits, at Thomond Park for an abseiling event on Saturday, August 26.
Registration is open for the novel fundraiser, which offers participants a chance to abseil down the rugby fortress that is Limerick’s Thomond Park – while raising funds for the charity at the same time.
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The abseil itself takes about 10 -15 minutes, with participants getting a fantastic panoramic view of the iconic stadium before their 125ft descent from the West Stand media box.
Spaces are limited – with options for morning or afternoon slots available – so registration is hugely important.
A €50 deposit is required at registration, after which participants are asked to raise an additional €200 (minimum) for the charity.
This can be paid in full at registration, or if you prefer, can be fundraised in the weeks leading up to the event by setting up a fundraising page or through sponsorship cards available from Recovery Haven. The event is limited to Over 18s only.
.Ciara Griffin (left) with Jacinta Bradley and Marisa Reidy of Recovery Haven at the Wetlands climbing wall. Ciara will abseil down Thomond Park in aid of the charity. Photo by Dermot Crean
MUNSTER and Ireland rugby legend, Ciara Griffin, will make an unexpected return to Thomond Park this August – this time reaching even greater heights than she is accustomed to.
The former Irish captain is leading the charge for cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, as they aim to recruit dozens of brave participants for their upcoming Thomond Park Abseil on Saturday, August 26.
Registration is now open for the novel fundraising event, which offers participants a chance to abseil down the rugby fortress that is Limerick’s Thomond Park – while raising funds for the charity at the same time.
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The abseil itself takes about 10 -15 minutes, with participants getting a fantastic panoramic view of the iconic stadium before their 125ft descent from the West Stand media box.
Spaces are limited, however – with options for morning or afternoon slots available – so early registration is hugely important.
PR & Marketing officer at Recovery Haven, Marisa Reidy, explained that the abseil is a follow-on from the charity’s hugely successful charity skydive in 2020, which saw over 100 people take part and raise over €30,000 for the charity.
“With so many charities seeking the public’s support to raise much-needed funds, we always try to offer a fundraising opportunity that is different and fun. So, this time we thought, what better way to get people involved than an abseil down the side of Thomond Park,” she said. “As well as an individual challenge, the event is also ideal as a corporate or team building day out.”
Marisa also thanked Ciara Griffin for her incredible support, saying that everyone at the charity is so grateful to have someone of Ciara’s calibre lead the charge.
“The minute we approached Ciara to support this event, she immediately said “sign me up.” Ciara has always been a great supporter of Recovery Haven and that is something we never take for granted.”
Anyone interested in signing up for the abseil can do so by logging onto the www.recoveryhavenkerry.com and clicking the event section, where all registration information will be displayed. You can also register directly via the following link: https://recoveryhavenkerry.com/…/funraiser-abseil-in…/
A €50 deposit is required at registration, after which participants are asked to raise an additional €200 (minimum) for the charity.
This can be paid in full at registration, or if you prefer, can be fundraised in the weeks leading up to the event by setting up a fundraising page or through sponsorship cards available from Recovery Haven. The event is limited to Over 18s only.
.Looking forward to the ‘Ballyroe Goes Retro’ concert in aid of Recovery Haven on Saturday, August 26 were, Molly Brosnan and Danny Walsh, Caitriona O’Sullivan, Mike Leahy Damian Greer and Wesley Hanbidge of Phil N The Blanks, Dermot Crowley of Recovery Haven and Terence Crean, promoter. Photo by Dermot Crean
MUSIC fans should mark the date of Saturday, August 26 in their diary as some great local talent will take to the stage for a fundraising concert at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.
‘Ballyroe Goes Retro’ will be headlined by local band Phil N The Blanks featuring Mike Leahy, Damian Greer, Wesley Hanbidge and well known singer Caitriona O’Sullivan.
It will also feature Sunset Soul with Molly Kate Brosnan and DJ Donal playing all the retro classics. Proceeds from the show, which begins from 6pm, will go towards Recovery Haven Kerry and tickets (€35) can be bought from Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Group tickets can be purchased from Terence Crean on 0857348836.
.At the presentation of a cheque to Recovery Haven by Gallys Bar and Restaurant on Friday were, from left; Lorna Galvin, Ena Galvin, Kathleen Collins (Recovery Haven), Eoin O’Connor, Helen Courtney and Breda Carmody (Recovery Haven), John Landy and Francis Galvin. Photo by Dermot Crean
GALLY’S were were blown away by Kerry’s generous public response to their Coffee Morning held last week with all takings going direct to Recovery Haven.
A fantastic €520 was raised when the popular bar and restaurant offered a coffee and slice of cake at its Drive-Thru on Tuesday, May 23 and the respected local charity appreciated the continued support from Gally’s.
Francis Galvin, of the Galvin Family, owners of Gally’s Bar & Restaurant said; ‘’Once again the people of Tralee and Kerry came out to support the amazing services of Recovery Haven. A true testament to the wonderful community spirit we have in Tralee and North Kerry.”
Kathleen Collins of Recovery Haven was there to accept the cheque on Friday morning and she thanked all at Gallys and everyone who contributed on the day for their generosity.
.Looking forward to the Churchill GAA Night at the Dogs in association with Recovery Haven were, in front; Jacinta Bradley, Recovery Haven, Declan Dowling of Kingdom Greyhound Stadium and Dermot Crowley of Churchill GAA/Recovery Haven. Back from left; Helen Courtney, Recovery Haven; Mike Moriarty of Churchill GAA; Tina Cunningham, Recovery Haven; Marisa Reidy, Recovery Haven; and Ken Lenihan, Peadar Stack and Gary Rolls of Churchill GAA. Photo by Dermot Crean
CANCER support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry and Churchill GAA Club are joining forces for a fundraising Night at the Dogs at Tralee Greyhound Stadium on Saturday, May 20.
As well as the usual top-class race card, a fantastic night of entertainment is planned at the Tralee track, with a bumper programme of family fun also on the cards – including facepainting, a magician, bouncy castles and live music.
There will also be some super spot prizes up for grabs in a fundraising raffle, which has been very generously supported by several local businesses.
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And for the fashionistas among you, the event will also feature a Best Dressed Ladies and Gents competition, with Celsius Menswear Tralee donating a €100 voucher for the best dressed man, while Diane Jeffers of Jasmine Boutique, Tralee, will be assessing the style amongst the ladies – and has kindly offered a €150 Jasmine voucher for the winner.
Speaking ahead of the May 20th event, Churchill GAA Chairman, Kenneth Lenihan, explained the importance of the fundraising night for his club.
“This is the club’s major fundraiser for 2023, and the monies raised will enable us to push on with enhancements to our facilities in both Churchill and The Spa, as well as continuing to resource our vibrant underage scene (boys & girls) and our two senior teams,” he explained.
Equally, Recovery Haven Kerry manager, Gemma Fort, also stressed the importance of people getting behind the event in support of the charity.
“Given the increased demand for our services, we are now in the final stages of a state-of-the-art extension project at our centre at Haig’s Terrace, Tralee, which when complete, will allow us to cater for even more clients in an impressive new Haven. This fundraiser is vital in allowing us to compete this building and continue to provide even more vital services to those who truly need it in the community.”
Tickets for the upcoming Night at the Dogs are on sale now for €10 from Recovery Haven Kerry, 5 Haig’s Terrace, Tralee (V92TN35) or from Churchill GAA club members and officials. Admission is free for Under 14s on the night.
